Tanuki's Ocean 180 inside!
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Topic: Tanuki's Ocean 180 inside!
Posted By: Tanuki
Subject: Tanuki's Ocean 180 inside!
Date Posted: July 30 2011 at 12:40am
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Ok well as many of you know, Phinfan was helping a friend sell a 180 up in Ogden. It was a steal and came with everything needed to get going, though a couple of things seem to be out dated (lights, possibly pumps as well). I trucked the tank home tonight and cleaned it up. It had a good layer of mud and sand mixed with gravel on the bottom.  We had to cut a few of the lines in order to disconnect them and move the tank, so tomorrow I will: Replace Lines Clean Sump Throw away Bio Balls (Shopping bag full if someone wants em) Plug everything in See what is broken and what is working. I am hoping all goes well! This will be a Reef Tank. I just need to get it cycled so I can move my fish in soon. Another BIG thanks to Phinfan, Rara, and Triggerhappy for helping me move the tank here today! Please feel free to comment on what I am doing right/ wrong. Even though it is my second tank, it has only been a couple of months since I started. -Brent EDIT: I have decided to keep a running stock list for the tank in this post. I will make edits as things either pass or are introduced to the tank. 1- Cleaner Shrimp 2- Peppermint Shrimp 30(or so)- Hermits 1- Emerald Crab 10- Nassarius Snails 6- Turbo Snails 1-Pistol Shrimp 1-Yellow Watchmen Goby 2- Red Fairy Anthias 2- Ocellaris Clowns 1-Pajama Cardinal 1- Niger Trigger 1- Yellow Tang ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
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Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: July 30 2011 at 2:19am
That's going to be a nice set-up! I love the clean white look. I am also loving your paintings on the walls, frame them up and they would look amazing:) I might have to see about getting one done  ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: sanddune600
Date Posted: July 30 2011 at 7:49am
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I love staring at a new empty tank lol it always has a full of possibilities feel to it ------------- Andy Jorgensen My number is four three 5 7 six four 8 0 three four |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: July 30 2011 at 9:09am
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Nice looking set up. The world is at your feet my friend ;) ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: Connie
Date Posted: July 30 2011 at 9:38am
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I have two 5 gallon buckets of gravel free to a good home. I'd just like it gone. It's yours if you want it. ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: July 30 2011 at 9:48am
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Very nice looking tank!
Don't forget to make sure it is level before you add water! ------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: Rara
Date Posted: July 30 2011 at 10:38am
| Looks good. |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: July 31 2011 at 10:58am
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Thanks for all the kind words! Tank is level based off my iphone leveler. Maybe I need to get a real level on it too? If it isn't quite level, what do you suggest to level it out? Connie, Thanks for the gravel offer. I think I am going to go Pink FIJI or possibly Bare bottom though. I do appreciate the offer! I cleaned out the wet/dry filter and threw out the bio balls. Put maybe 30 lbs of live rock in where the balls were, but I am going to break some more down and put them in. I am still trying to decide if I want to cut that section of the sump open so I can have lighting and bigger rocks in there, but I may brake the rocks and put them in. I also redid the plumbing on the tank. Bought new hoses and clamps and went to work. I also plugged in the ballasts and lighting to see what really works vs not. The Halides warmed up and work fine, but the others seem to not work. I am guessing the bulbs are bad as I am almost positive there is electricity.  I still need to polish the inside of the acrylic, but after that, I am ready to add RO water. I am guessing monday or tuesday. :) ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: TriggerHappy
Date Posted: July 31 2011 at 11:48am
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Looking good! If you need to level the tank, use shims. ------------- 210 gallon Mixed Reef |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: July 31 2011 at 6:44pm
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Well today I: Sanded and buffed out the tank Wiped down the hood and got all the mold off of it Added 10 gallons of RO to the tank (why? because I can) ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 05 2011 at 10:58am
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Well I added most of my rock to the tank and have added maybe 60 gallons of water now (5 gallon bucket at a time). My neighbor has been letting me use his RO, though I realize with a tank of this magnitude, I need to just order an RO. My rock will mostly all be fiji with a few other things as well. Here it is with maybe 35 gallons of water and the rock:  I am hoping to finish filling the tank with water this weekend, but we'll see what really happens. I started scaping last night, but realized the water wasn't high enough so I Couldn't go as tall as I wanted. So to prevent die off, I just made it all flat again until the tank fills. ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: TriggerHappy
Date Posted: August 05 2011 at 11:16am
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Very exciting! ------------- 210 gallon Mixed Reef |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: August 05 2011 at 11:19am
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Looking good! Big tanks can be a lot of fun - and yours looks sharp!
------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 15 2011 at 9:24am
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^Thanks guys. While I was in San Diego my friend filled the water for me 5 gallons at a time with his RO unit. I am glad he lives like 5 minutes by foot from my house. I got home late last night, but still made a point of scaping the tank. Here is what I came up with:  ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: phinfan
Date Posted: August 15 2011 at 7:11pm
looking good. 
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Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 16 2011 at 8:17am
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Thanks! PM Sent Rick. Here are a few shots of the different angles around the scaping. This will give you a better idea of what the fish have to work with:      Also I did notice one or two small scratches I missed during the sanding. Any chance there is a way to sand them out without using a buffer and without leaving it looking cloudy? ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: MadReefer
Date Posted: August 16 2011 at 8:49pm
Nice.  I like the aquascaping
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Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 16 2011 at 10:08pm
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^Thanks. I have started to slowly move fish over and am monitoring all levels as I do. I added the two clowns and goby today. I also got the goby a new buddy since my trigger at his gf.  What really amazed me, was the fact that the goby was hiding in the rocks/ sand when I put the Tiger Pistol Shrimp in. Before the shrimp hit the sand, the goby had found him and they paired up that fast. Really cool. Video to come! ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 16 2011 at 10:12pm
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Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: August 16 2011 at 11:00pm
That is so cool.  I need one of those guys as a helper at work. LOL He moves a lot of sand. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: TriggerHappy
Date Posted: August 17 2011 at 12:04am
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Fun to watch! Very cool! ------------- 210 gallon Mixed Reef |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: August 17 2011 at 12:58am
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W-O-W he moves a lot of sand!!! Very cool ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 17 2011 at 4:59pm
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So as you know the tiger pistol shrimp creates a sound with its claw loud enough to stun and kill fish. They can even kill/ hold off a Mantis shrimp. I started studying about them today, and found that they are actually the loudest animal on earth both in the sea and on land! They can make a sound over 200db! ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: August 17 2011 at 7:55pm
Your setup is very nice 
Looking forward to see you fill it up with corals-
Don't forget about the Fragfest coming up Sept 7th! ------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 17 2011 at 7:57pm
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^is that a Members only function? Nice to meet you too.
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Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: August 17 2011 at 7:59pm
All are welcome but members do receive great benefits (like all corals half off ) ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Tanuki wrote:Posted By: TriggerHappy
Date Posted: August 17 2011 at 10:51pm
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Membership does have it privileges! ------------- 210 gallon Mixed Reef |
Posted By: Jeremyw
Date Posted: August 18 2011 at 9:21am
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Love your set up! Looks great! That is awesome you have a neighbor/friend that could help you out! ------------- Next meeting: |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 18 2011 at 9:39am
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Yes it was very nice. I need to just get an RO here soon, but i see it as one more thing I could potentially flood my house with as well ;)
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Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 18 2011 at 9:42am
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Last night I broke up a good portion of my live rock to put the bits in the sump. I probably have 50-60 lbs of live rock in the sump now. I also added carbon to the tray with the first pillow that sits above the rock just as the water comes in. I am hoping that is a good spot for the carbon.
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Posted By: Jeremyw
Date Posted: August 18 2011 at 9:42am
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Lol that is the same thing my wife says (esp. since I had a 210 gallon tank leak all over my house)
Needless to say looks great keep up the pictures! ------------- Next meeting: |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 18 2011 at 9:55am
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^Thanks. I siphoned my entire QT last night in the upstairs guest bathroom as I slept. I was totally confused as to why there was a puddle in the kitchen this morning. Oh well life goes on. At least the 180 didn't flood.
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Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: August 18 2011 at 11:06am
That awkward moment when water starts dripping from the ceiling... I've been there... ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 18 2011 at 11:18am
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^Luckily it is a linoleum floor and the water I think went all through the floor vent and out the floor vent down stairs. SO I am hoping very minimal water damage to the drywall and insulation. I had a much worse incident when I learned about having the overflow box getting air in it killing the siphon on my 75 a few months ago :( ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: WhiteReef
Date Posted: August 18 2011 at 2:13pm
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BobC I think that you have the date wrong for fragfest. The official forum post says Sept 1st. ------------- ---------------- Richard Former 47G Column Reef, Magna 20" x 18" x 31"H |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: August 18 2011 at 2:29pm
Lucky indeed, in either case the tank is looking great and I'm glad it went to someone who will let us all follow along! ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 18 2011 at 2:35pm
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^Thanks. I should be getting a new lighting set up tomorrow, so good updates hopefully to come!
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Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 18 2011 at 6:58pm
I added another series of small caves this afternoon. I wanted it to remain subtle though. Observe:  Also Retested the water again today now that things have been living in it. Ammonia- 0 Nitrite- 0 Nitrate- Less than 5 PH-8.3 or so Salinity- .025 I am pretty happy with the flow of this tank so far to say the least! I will probably add my remaining fish next week :) ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 20 2011 at 1:22am
Got a light in and set up today! Thanks again Keith! ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 20 2011 at 7:57am
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I also added a stocking list to post one, though many are still in the QT (my old tank).
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Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: August 20 2011 at 11:16am
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Looking good. That fixture lights up the tank well. After seeing this tank in person, I would have to say the pictures dont really show the depth and texture of the rock work, he has really done a great job. I cant wait to see this tank full of fish/corals. ------------- Original Crappy Reef Club Member #2 |
Posted By: P.Kapp
Date Posted: August 20 2011 at 12:36pm
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Youre going to love the ATI fixture. I have the same one over my 125, and will be using it on my 210 when its set up too. I really like youre aquascaping too. Looks good! ------------- Preston Kapp 210 Gal Reef |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 21 2011 at 4:26pm
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Thanks. I like the ATI so far. Seems to be great. I drove to like 5 shops yesterday looking for the right tangs. My wife had a very specific idea of what she wanted as did I so it was interesting looking. We wanted to get the yellow tang over, but I really wanted to add all tangs at once, so we spent the day shopping. Ended up with a small Hippo and a med/large sailfin. Also got all of the tangs and the trigger into the tank. It has been over 24 hours now and everyone seems to be getting along and swimming just fine. I have also observed every single fish eating a lot, so no issues there.   I was a bit worried about the huge bio load being added, but we will see. I have over 260lbs of live rock between the tank and the sump and the skimmer is making the perfect bubbles, so we will see. ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: August 21 2011 at 4:29pm
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Looks awesome Is the stand acrylic? ------------- Premium aquarium filtration! |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 21 2011 at 4:38pm
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Yeah. You are more than welcome to come see it if you want. Then you will know how to build them for us :)
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Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: August 21 2011 at 4:43pm
Lol, It sure looks nice! ------------- Premium aquarium filtration! |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: August 21 2011 at 10:56pm
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thanks! This video isn't great, but it will show you around the tank a little. ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: September 06 2011 at 11:02am
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Well my parents came to town this last weekend, so I made sure the tank was clean and healthy. My parents have never really seen a privately owned sw tank, and were so excited by mine, that they bought me some stuff for it! Aussie Prism Favia (I Think)  I was told it is a hammer coral, but am pretty sure it is a frogspawn:  Candy Cane Coral:  Oh and here is my wife:  I also got a purple anemone and a flame angel!  Also on Saturday my Coral Beauty died. When I got him I noticed some white just behind his front fins. It looked as he had been ripped or something, but I didn't look too closely at the pet store to select another. I assumed he had a little battle damage as it looked as if nothing was growing off of him etc, but I noticed he kind of stayed at the bottom of the tank and really didnt come out much. Anyway, when I pulled him out I noticed that area was bloated and stretching so that was why it appeared to be white. not sure exactly what was wrong with him, but I yanked him just as he was dying so he wouldn't spread his illness. ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: ptronsp
Date Posted: September 06 2011 at 2:15pm
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Love the update... HAHAH with the pic of the wife, that is hilarious! Your tank is coming along nicely. Pam ------------- The only clowns I like are in my tank! |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: September 06 2011 at 2:32pm
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Tank looks nice I somehow missed the video update, I love the yellow tang it cracked me up they are such camera hogs! ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: September 06 2011 at 4:09pm
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Thanks. Pam/ Troy, did you guys see the clowns making their appearances in the video? Jackie, that tang thinks all 180gallons belong to it. The sailfin is bigger and yet the yellow is THE BOSS. ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: September 09 2011 at 8:33am
Finally picked up my sun coral colony from Dlindquist! Located right under the branch in the middle.  ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: September 09 2011 at 12:07pm
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That piece looks great there. Nice job on the rock work. I will have to swing by sometime when things slow down for a closer look. ------------- A government strong enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. |
Posted By: ksmart
Date Posted: September 09 2011 at 6:12pm
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looking good!! ------------- |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: September 20 2011 at 9:14am
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^Thanks!! A picture of my future overstock issue:  Those Four are pretty good buddies right now though and have been together over a month. The Yellow Tang and Trigger have been together for a while. ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: October 24 2011 at 9:41am
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Well look at me go. I haven't spent money on my tank or made additions since sep 9th! Yesterday I traded my 10gallon tank for a couple of frags: Lobo Coral  and a Fire and Ice/ Rainbow Acan (you can barely see it at the top of that rock structure): 
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Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: October 24 2011 at 11:18am
| Tank's lookin good bro! |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: October 24 2011 at 9:34pm
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Thanks. I am pretty happy as my corals all seem happy. The favia had white marks where it was fragged, but it has all turned purple again so I know it is growing. I got a Lawn Mower Blenny and another Emerald Crab today too. .... ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: November 02 2011 at 10:34pm
Here is the amount of growth my coralline algae has since the start of July...
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Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: November 06 2011 at 11:19am
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Ok so I got new stuff yesterday! I Got a Blue Spot Jawfish, But I will need some luck getting a picture of him. Here is my Maxima Clam. He is maybe 5 or 6 inches?  An unknown Zoanthid from Zoanthids.com (Maybe I can email them and ask what it is)  A Viagra Toadstool surrounded by? Chime in if you know what those little ones are.  Montipora filled with Zoa's! Front:  Back:  Cup Coral, not exactly sure of a name other than that.  And here are some shots of the other ones that are still growing in the tank! My Favia seems to be growing like crazy:  Fire and Ice Acan:  Frogspawn (Also Seem Very Happy)  Lobo Scolly  Purple/ Green Duncan (not really growing but seems healthy)  Zoanthids L-R (Green Bay Packers, Not Sure, Armor of God)  More Zoanthids (These seem to be growing like crazy)  24/7 Sun Corals (They rarely go inside like my other ones. I have been told these are firecracker dendros, but who really knows?)  Yellow Toadstool going strong: 
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Posted By: Quickness
Date Posted: November 06 2011 at 11:33am
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Looking good. I really need an underwater camera! ------------- Molon Labe Si vis pacem, para bellum |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: November 07 2011 at 8:38am
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^Thanks man. It was good to finally meet you at the reef fest! Well just my luck, he came out for a photo shoot this morning!  ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: November 09 2011 at 1:30pm
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I was given the strange opportunity of discovering a Peanut Worm in my tank last night. At first I thought it was one of those dead worm shapes that are formed on the rock, but then I thought I saw it move. Then I pulled out the flashlight and as soon as I got light on it, it shot off faster than any of my fish ever have. I looked again in that area an hour later and saw it again, but was able to watch it and find where it anchors. That thing is really weird. It is also my only worm in the tank to date! Looks identical to this: 
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Posted By: Quickness
Date Posted: November 09 2011 at 2:07pm
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Glad to see he made a home where you can see him.. Played peekaboo with mine and haven't seen him since lol ------------- Molon Labe Si vis pacem, para bellum |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: November 14 2011 at 4:39pm
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^me too. Even after the rescape I found him last night! So in catching the anthias, I was forced to pull down my rock work. So I went from:  to:  How do you like it? I will take some more pics with the full lights on tonight and post them. Also I got a Tiny little sunburst anthias from Bill on Saturday. He is almost too small for pics though so far. I need to get him comfortable and take some with the underwater camera. He is less than an inch long and yet he hangs out with my 6 inch niger trigger.   ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Shane H
Date Posted: November 14 2011 at 4:49pm
| I like the new aquascape. It looks much more open. |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: November 14 2011 at 5:04pm
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I really like the new scape!! ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Jeremyw
Date Posted: November 14 2011 at 7:51pm
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Love it! LOOKS great! ------------- Next meeting: |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: November 14 2011 at 8:52pm
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Thanks guys (and gals), Here it is under full lighting:  and here is a comparison shot to show you how tiny my sunburst anthias is next to a medium/small pajama cardinal:  ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: November 29 2011 at 8:27pm
Well my buddy is completely re-doing his tank, so after some good dipping and cleansing, his corals are renting some space in my tank for a few months. I hope they multiply like rabits while they are here ;) This one used to be so beautiful, I hope it comes back  Lobos don't tickle me right  This is like a half of a melon in size? 8-10 inches across? Maybe 4-5 high when inflated      ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: nsfw dave
Date Posted: November 29 2011 at 8:48pm
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those are some awesome pictures
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Posted By: Jeremyw
Date Posted: November 29 2011 at 8:55pm
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Love those pictures!
ps lobos do tickle me! I love them! ------------- Next meeting: |
Posted By: ksmart
Date Posted: November 30 2011 at 1:29am
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New scape looks great and so do those pics!! ------------- |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: November 30 2011 at 8:49am
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^Thank you! Here are some shots of the tank now with the corals all placed and glass cleaned up:     ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: December 16 2011 at 9:39am
Here's the new addition! ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: ksmart
Date Posted: December 16 2011 at 3:43pm
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very cool! ------------- |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: December 18 2011 at 9:44am
Ok I have proof that this guy lives. Tank lights weren't on yet, but I have no clue if he is now out for good or not, so I'll take what I can get. I also redid the rock work on the right of the tank to mix everyone up. I created a cave that is 1.5 feet tall and maybe a foot in diameter. They all love it.
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Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: December 19 2011 at 8:34am
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SO updates on my Blotched Anthias. He hung out in the big cave all day yesterday. He would come out for food, then go lurk in the shadows. Did this all day. As soon as the lights went out at about 9pm last night, he came out to swim all around the tank and explore. I am guessing in the next day or two he will be fully acclimated and ready to be his own man. Here is a shot of the new rock work. This is completely hollow inside, with a shelf in the front. The fish love this new layout. 
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Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: December 21 2011 at 3:00pm
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Well since this is my thread, I can say that this picture can be in it. I painted this this morning. Oh and I also got a mystery wrasse last night!  ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: December 21 2011 at 3:46pm
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Very cool, I love paintings:) ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: December 22 2011 at 9:03pm
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^thank you it is a lot of fun doing them.
Just daylight: 
Finally tonight (6 days since I got him) he has agreed to stay out in the lights. 
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Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 10:10am
I finally trimmed down the tank covers to the shape of the openings.
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Posted By: chuckfu
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 4:00pm
| What kind of fish is that in the last picture, with your painting? |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 4:18pm
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It's a borbonius anthias ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 4:58pm
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It looks like that egg crate blocks a fair amount of light... Have you thought about some custom screens? ------------- A government strong enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 6:20pm
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^No I just used that because everyone said to. What are the screens made of?
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Posted By: phinfan
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 6:43pm
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Brent I just noticed that you are using an ATI fixture. Which one is it the power module? The sun power? Is it dimmable? ------------- John 3:16 93 GAL. Cube, 8 T5's, Elite Aquatics sump |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 7:08pm
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PM Replied :)
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Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 7:51pm
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It's looks almost like a fish net. I could text you a pic of mine. ------------- A government strong enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 8:02pm
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I will check it out. Do you buy it at the LFS? or is it industrial stuff?
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Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 8:42pm
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None of the LFS that I know of carry it. I picked some up from Burt (bfessler). You can also get it online. I know Bulk Reef Supply carries it and also has a DIY video on you tube. Here is the link if you would like to purchase it. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/catalogsearch/result/?q=clear+netting&x=0&y=0 ------------- A government strong enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 8:47pm
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Thanks Dave!
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Posted By: Nick801
Date Posted: December 25 2011 at 2:38pm
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The Aquarium does carry the fish netting ... |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: December 27 2011 at 11:07am
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^Thanks Nick!
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Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: December 27 2011 at 11:32am
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Here is a link to my build blog. I will add more here as well as videos and pictures. http://www.brentcheney.com/reef-tank/ ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: January 06 2012 at 9:15am
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Last night was Frag Fest. At the show I was able to get my hands on a Rose Bubble Tip Anemone and some Toxic Green Zoanthids. Everything looks healthy in the tank, and I will get some pictures of the frags posted shortly. On the way home from the show I stopped in at "The Aquarium," because my friend wanted to pick up a few Emerald Crabs. While there he got excited over a certain small Linkia Starfish, and bought it for my tank. He told me he had purchased one for his tank before, but literally watched it dissolve as he put it in the tank, not having properly acclimated it. He told me he wanted to live vicariously through me by putting it in my tank. I personally really like the Linkia's so of course I did not decline the offer. Acclimation for the new residents: RBTA- 30 Minutes floating the bag in the tank ZOAS- Dip Linkia- 2 Hours Drip acclimation So far everything is doing great. The ZOAS opened up this morning before I left for work. The starfish is on the glass and has moved from one end of the tank to the other, so I will assume he is going to be fine. The RBTA stuck to the first rock I put it on within about 10 minutes of entering the tank. ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: January 15 2012 at 12:51am
Tonight I picked up a white carpet anemone. It is hard to tell from the images, but it is white with lime green spots. It looks really good under my lights. I was a bit nervous with his acclimation because it is a task to get him to anchor, but he is finally staying put. I dug out the sand down to the bottom to clear a spot for him and turned the powerheads off while he anchored. I did leave some flow though from the returns. It is really incredible to feel the difference in the sting from a regular RBTA or LTA and the Carpet Anemone. He can literally hang from my hand supported by the grip of his sting. He is a bit stressed out from the move, so I am hoping that gaping in his mouth will go away in the next day or so. They say the stickier these are, the healthier they are, so I am not too concerned with him being sick from the get go. Also here is a shot of the zoa's growing in:  ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: January 21 2012 at 9:40pm
This is going to be a GORGEOUS chalice when it gets big!  Micromussa:    ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: nsfw dave
Date Posted: January 21 2012 at 9:48pm
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seriously nice pics... i need a nice camera ------------- 480 in wall in progress |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: January 22 2012 at 11:39am
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Thank you. You can find a decent one pretty cheap. ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |